Joseph D. Wright

JOSEPH D. WRIGHT is President and Chief Executive Officer of Paprican.
He joined the Institute in May 1994 to lead its transition into Third
Generation R&D Management. Prior to his appointment, he was Vice
President and Centre Manager for the Xerox Research Centre of Canada,
responsible for leading the materials research activities of Xerox
worldwide. Dr. Wright holds a PhD in Control/Chemical Engineering from
Cambridge University, and spent several years as Professor of Chemical
Engineering at McMaster University. He has served as Chair of the
Computing and Systems Technology Division of the American Institute of
Chemical Engineers, and was a founding co-Chair of the Systems and
Control Division of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineers. He has
been Chairman of a number of Canadian national and provincial research
networks. Dr. Wright was Vice Chair of the Canadian National Advisory
Board on Science and Technology during the development of the Healthy,
Wealthy and Wise Report. In June 2001, Dr. Wright was recognized by an
Honorary Doctor of Science degree from McMaster University. Dr. Wright
is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and is a past
President of the Academy. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Society
for Chemical Engineers. Dr. Wright’s broad research interests include
computer process control, advanced materials, pulp and paper, and the
management of technology. His current interests are strongly focused on
the integration of technology with corporate business strategies and, in
particular, how research institutes can effectively serve their members
on a global basis.